Proverbs 14:18-20

International Standard Version

¹⁸The naïve inherit folly,
but the careful are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹Evil men will bow down in the presence of good men
and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰The poor person is shunned by his neighbor,
but many are the friends of the wealthy.

Proverbs 14:18-20

New International Version

¹⁸The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good,
and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.^(A)

²⁰The poor are shunned even by their neighbors,
but the rich have many friends.^(B)

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